Share Your Voice
Men’s Briefs is AAMN’s member-driven article series highlighting the experiences, ideas, and perspectives shaping men in nursing and men’s health. We invite members to contribute original articles that inspire conversation, share practical knowledge, and strengthen the nursing profession. For more information on the types of articles we're looking for, click the Submission Guidelines tab at the top of this page.
Every member has a unique perspective to share. We encourage you to submit your story and help inform, inspire, and strengthen the future of men in nursing.
Latest Articles
MEN IN NURSING
Beyond the Stereotype: The Historical Role of Men in Nursing
Authors: Mark C. Hand, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAMN; Cooper Kleckner, BSN Student
Posted: September, 2026
"Nursing is often perceived as a historically female profession, but this image overlooks the long history of men as caregivers. Men have provided care in military, religious, institutional, and community settings for centuries. The modern gender imbalance developed largely through social, cultural, and educational changes accompanying nursing's professionalization, not from an absence of men in caregiving. Understanding this history challenges stereotypes and demonstrates that nursing has long included people of different genders." READ FULL ARTICLE
Fostering Diversity & Engagement: Student Leadership Roles as a Recruitment Tool for Men in Nursing
Authors: Somali Nguyen, DNP, CRNP, AGACNP-BC; Nicholas Seay, BSN Student
Posted: August, 2026
"Historically, the nursing profession has faced a significant gender gap, leaving a vital segment of the potential workforce underrepresented in clinical practice. Promoting gender diversity within nursing is essential to address critical nursing shortages and to align the clinical workforce with the diverse demographics of the patient populations we serve." READ FULL ARTICLE
Reframing the Narrative: Recruiting the Next Generation of Men in Nursing
Authors: Somali Nguyen, DNP, CRNP, AGACNP-BC; Andrew Semegram, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, ENP-C
Posted: August, 2026
"The persistent gender gap within the healthcare workforce remains a complex challenge for nursing leadership. Recruiting more men into the profession is essential to building workforce capacity and directly improves clinical outcomes by aligning the clinician population with diverse patient demographics." READ FULL ARTICLE
MEN'S HEALTH
The Brief on Vasectomy: Safe, Simple, and Still Misunderstood
Author: Susanne A. Quallich, PhD, ANP-BC, NP-C, CMHE, CUNP, FAUNA, FAANP
Posted: August, 2026
"Vasectomies are the most common non-diagnostic operation performed by urologists in the US, with up to 500,000 performed each year. Although this seems substantial, 8 to 11 million men may be eligible annually, yet less than 1% proceed with vasectomy." READ FULL ARTICLE
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP
Leading Across Three Worlds: Bedside, Leadership, and Academia in Pediatric Nursing
Author: Ethan Bryan, DNP, MBA, RN
Posted: October, 2026
"My nursing career has not followed a single path. Instead, it has developed across three connected professional worlds: pediatric bedside nursing, healthcare leadership, and nursing education. After approximately 10 years in pediatric emergency nursing and critical care transport, I now serve as a nurse leader in the pediatric intensive care unit of a large academic medical center. I also teach nursing students at the university level and continue to work at the bedside in a pediatric emergency department.
Balancing these roles can be challenging, but each one strengthens the others." READ FULL ARTICLE
Men’s Brief Article Submission Guidelines
We welcome any member to submit an article for consideration. We would like to encourage you to submit articles that focus on one of the topics below.
Men in Nursing
• Personal experiences and professional identity
• Mentorship, recruitment, and retention
• Gender dynamics and workplace perspectives
Professional Development & Leadership
• Career advancement and leadership
• Education, faculty experiences, and mentorship
• Policy, advocacy, and workforce innovation
Men’s Health
• Preventive care and health promotion
• Mental health and wellness
• Health disparities and community health initiatives
Community & Impact
• AAMN chapters, events, and member initiatives
• Collaborative programs and partnerships
• Stories making a difference in clinical, academic, and community settings Specific
Guidelines:
• 700 -900 word limit (including references)
• Intext citations are not required, but please provide a reference list
• Be sure to include your name, credentials, and professional affiliation when submitting
Every member has a unique perspective to share. We encourage you to submit your story and help inform, inspire, and strengthen the future of men in nursing